Fertility & Women's Health
The healing systems of Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and medicinal herbs) have provided women with gynecological and fertility support for thousands of years. Chinese Medicine nourishes and regulates the endocrine and reproductive systems, in addition to strengthening the body's constitution, in order to establish a healthy menstrual cycle and optimize fertility.
Many women are prescribed the birth control pill, often at a young age, as a way to "manage" painful or irregular periods. When the decision is made to stop using the pill, they find their original gynecological problems resurface. Sometimes it can take months for the period to return. Chinese Medicine can treat the underlying reasons for these conditions and help to establish a healthy, regular cycle. Issues treated include: PMS, Irregular cycles, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), Amenorrhea, Painful periods.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are also powerful tools for addressing fertility issues. They work to increase circulation to the ovaries and uterus, regulate the menstrual cycle and address hormonal irregularities. The detailed application of Chinese Medicine can treat the subtle imbalances at the root of many fertility issues that the tools of western medicine are not able to address.
Acupuncture is an excellent complement to IVF or IUI as it reduces stress, supports the stimulation of follicles, thickens the endometrial lining and decreases any side effects of the medications.